Crime & Safety

Police Seek Man in Connection With Alleged Rape of Teen Girl

Anne Arundel County Police released a composite sketch of the man they believe may have raped a 15-year-old girl in Glen Burnie Tuesday afternoon.

Anne Arundel County Police are investigating the possible rape of a 15-year-old girl in Glen Burnie Tuesday afternoon and have released a composite sketched of the man suspected to have committe the crime.

The alleged incident took place at about 1:45 p.m. in the wooded area behind 7800 block of Tall Pines Court in Glen Burnie.

"According to the juvenile victim, the alleged sexual assault took place in a wooded area. Details leading up to the incident are still being investiagted," said police spokesman Justin Mulcahy.

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Police relased the composite sketch of the suspect and Mulcahy said detectives plan on doing a neighborhood canvass to pass out fliers to the public.

The man is described as being Hispanic, about 25 years old, standing about 5-foot-10-inches with a muscular build and having short black hair with a light mustache and goatee.

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The investigation is ongoing.

Metro Crime Stoppers: If you have information on the above incident, please call, email or text your tip to Metro Crime Stoppers. A hotline is available 24 hours a day toll-free at 866-7LOCKUP or text "MCS" plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

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